Anna C.
Yelp
I think that if you come to the Surf Club when there are a heap of fancy dining options within a stone's throw, then it's because you want the club style standard food, cheap drinks, and family-friendly casual atmosphere (with the bonus of amazing beachfront location). And if that's what you want, then that's exactly what you will get.
We came here on a Friday night, around 7pm, and it was absolutely packed. We got a table out on the side balcony, and we could see the beach. The usual club ordering procedure - decide what you want then queue up to order it, in this case for about 15 minutes because it was so busy. Same deal for the bar although it was speedy, and I think cash only, although that may have just been the section I was standing in.
The food came out really quickly, and it was exactly what we'd expected. The BBQ ribs with chips were completely demolished by my husband, and my fettuccine marinara had a decent serving of seafood in it.
This would be a nice place to get a basic lunch, grab a balcony table with a beach view and have a lazy lunch with a bottle of wine.
Don't come here if you have fine dining expectations, or you'll be disappointed. Otherwise, a perfectly decent place in an exceptional location.